The Umbrella Blog

July 26, 2016 by Laura
By Rebecca CookWe all know tiny houses are hot, but on a recent Saturday in Concord they were scorching. And yes, it was one of the dog days of summer, but this event didn’t... Keep Reading »
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June 29, 2016 by Jess
written by Sarah Fagan, The Umbrella's 2015-2016 Artist-in-ResidenceLists are a way of life for me. There is forever a growing grocery list on my refrigerator, files that... Keep Reading »
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June 24, 2016 by Jess
Tiny houses have recently made a gigantic splash, attracting a lot of attention from the media and even starring in their own cable television series. The Umbrella Community... Keep Reading »
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June 6, 2016 by Jess
Suddenly, it feels like summer! As "Accumulations," the late-summer show of my year's work as artist in residence approaches, I wanted to take this time to remind the Concord... Keep Reading »
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April 27, 2016 by Jess
-written by The Umbrella's 2015-2016 Artist-in-Residence, Sarah FaganIt's Earth Month at the Umbrella. As a nod to the gallery's current Mother Earth-revering show entitled "... Keep Reading »
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April 20, 2016 by Laura
Mary Curtin: Arranging Entertainment for the Earth Day ParadeWritten by Dan KempConcord, MA (April 2015) - Mary Curtin began her journey to Musketaquid Arts & Environment... Keep Reading »
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April 2, 2016 by Laura
"Politicians don't bring people together. Artists do."–Richard Daley, Former Mayor of ChicagoGreat places depend on their artists in order to thrive.Communities around the... Keep Reading »
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March 28, 2016 by Jess
-written by The Umbrella's 2015-2106 Artist-in-Residence, Sarah FaganLast week, I gave my second community presentation as Artist In Residence at the Umbrella. I shared some... Keep Reading »
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March 14, 2016 by Laura
Development Intern from Lesley University - Emily LairdBy Alice Lesch KellyAlice is a writer in Newton who specializes in health and the arts. Her website is alicekelly.net.... Keep Reading »
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March 2, 2016 by Laura
-written by Saran Fagan,2015-2016 Artist-in-Residence"All art is quite useless." Thus states playwright Oscar Wilde in the introduction to his sole novel, The ... Keep Reading »
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